Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur districts on Sunday, August 17. The disaster has blocked the Kiratpur-Manali National Highway, bringing traffics to a standstill. According to the state disaster management authority, 375 roads, 524 power transformers, and 145 water supply schemes have been disrupted. Rescue and restoration efforts are ongoing but are hindered by continuous rainfall. A yellow weather warning has been issued for the state, with authorities advising against non-essential travel. The extensive damage to infrastructure poses a significant operational risk to local businesses and the tourism sector, with recovery hampered by continuous rainfall.